What Is the Action of Natriuretic Peptides

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the action of natriuretic peptides?

• A)They decrease blood pressure and increase sodium and water excretion.
• B)They increase blood pressure and decrease sodium and water excretion.
• C)They increase heart rate and decrease potassium excretion.
• D)They decrease heart rate and increase potassium excretion.

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